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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61280 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Solvang, CA
  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Solvang

In Solvang .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard and Lincourt Vineyards. Apple Lane Solvang and Sunny Fields Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Chumash Casino - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chumash Casino Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chumash Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Willows - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brekkies - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪S.Y. Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

CA dreaming in Wine Country!

Come enjoy our cozy Homestay at a prime location in the town of Ballard! (Solvang)
Cook like a pro in the fully equipped gourmet kitchen, BBQ at the covered patio or just relax and enjoy the awesome view with a glass of local wine or craft beer.
Walking distance to Rideau, Buttonwood, Lincourt wineries & mini horse ranch!
Free use of our 6 bicycles!
Approx 5 minutes by car to Solvang center, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.
30-40 minutes to Santa Barbara Beaches!
As, we offer instant booking, just a little info about yourself and who you are traveling with is appreciated!
**** We offer 15% discount for stays of 7 or more days and 30% off for full month bookings. (Automatically applied when you enter your dates)

Our Solar Powered property is approached by 1/4 mile of driveway lined with 25+ foot tall cypress trees. This 3bed/2bath home is about 300 feet from our Main Home.
It has a well equipped kitchen, whole house water filter, dining table for 6 people, WiFi, smart TV in living room and comfortable L shaped couch.
Super Comfy beds! King size bed in Master. Queen size in both other bedrooms. All have TV's with cable service.
Darts game. Corn Hole game and Foosball table in the Garage. Walking distance to wineries, 6 bicycles to use at no charge, etc...

Guest Access:
There is a beautiful pond on the property that our guests may enjoy during daylight. It has its own little beach and boat docked on it.
The water fall also acts as an aeration and filtration system for the Fish. ( Blue gill and Catfish,)
** Kids under 12 years of age, only allowed with responsible adult supervision.
** No swimming or entering the pond and boat allowed!

Interaction with Guests:
My wife Hilde and I enjoy a nice chat with our Guests, but will always provide and respect their peace and privacy.
You may text, call or email with any questions or requests.

The Neighborhood:
Ballard (Solvang), the center of the Santa Ynez Valley was the first town that settled here in the late 1800's!
Surrounded by vineyards, mountains, horse ranches, farms and schoolhouses, you feel as you have arrived in a time warp of sorts where simple pleasures, mossy oaks, grassy fields, and warm sunny days are found.
We feel so fortunate to live here, closely guard its quiet serenity and are grateful for all the beauty, amenities, world class wineries, restaurants, breweries, and shopping this Valley has to offer.
A Beautiful route to the charming towns of Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton takes only 5 to 10 minutes by car or make a loop and enjoy the scenery on our bicycles, provided to you at no charge!


Property manager

Kris Dhaese

Languages

Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside or within our gated property!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,280 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pack n play and high chair available!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is CA dreaming in Wine Country! to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi (11-min drive) away from the Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does CA dreaming in Wine Country! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is CA dreaming in Wine Country! to the beach?

This vacation home is 17.5 mi (24-min drive) from Gaviota Beach.

Does CA dreaming in Wine Country! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at CA dreaming in Wine Country!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Chumash Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at CA dreaming in Wine Country!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at CA dreaming in Wine Country!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does CA dreaming in Wine Country! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does CA dreaming in Wine Country! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is CA dreaming in Wine Country! to downtown Solvang?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Ballard.

CA dreaming in Wine Country! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a lovely space!

Beautiful house, very clean, beds comfy, well appointed kitchen. Perfect for 4-6 people. Great amenities like patio, washer/dryer, BBQ and fireplace. Relaxing country setting, super quiet, yet close to towns and wineries. We’re already planning when to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This property has beautiful views and is a great location to use as a base for wine tasting and dining. While we did not end up doing any cooking it would be great for preparing and cooking or bbqing your own meals. The owner just lives across the street and is very nice and helpful. I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude F.

Liked: Cleanliness

In the center of Wine Country

We came with two other couples for a chance to sample different wineries in the area. So many, so little time!This home was exactly as described, my friends thanked me for making the decision to select this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay!

Everything was perfect..,from start to finish!! We will definitely stay there again!! We loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Quiet evenings and easy travel to local attractions. Very clean, lovely home. Excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Modesto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Very nice property. Well appointed. Great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful rental!

Had a great time, house and property were wonderful! Perfect location for visiting Solvang and Los Olivos. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

California Dreaming is a dream come true

If you are looking for a place to stay in the Santa Ynez, Ballard and Solvang area, no need to look any further than California Dreaming. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has a beautiful open floor plan, a beautiful kitchen area and beautiful views in every room. The backyard has nice furniture and a gas grill. Washer/dryer also available. The hosts, Kris and Hilda, are always available to answer your questions and give helpful hints.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location in the heart of wine country!

We have stayed here before as you can't beat the combination of a great house and an excellent location! All three bedrooms feature cozy memory foam mattresses. The great room and kitchen are just the place for a friends and family gathering (it was too nippy to be outside this visit). WiFi is solid and the house super clean - no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleasant home

Great location…but quiet and secluded. Very well equipped. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend!

We were a group of 3 couples and we had a fantastic stay here, I would 100% stay there again. We had one minor issue and Kris responded immediately to take care of it, which we really appreciated. I spend a lot of time in the area and this location is perfect for anything you might want to do while you're there. Would highly recommend this place for anyone traveling to the SY Valley!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Barbara Shootout

Very nice! Beautiful setting, quiet and so close to great restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina T., Medford, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Slice of Paradise!

California Dreaming was the perfect place to stay for our visit to the Santa Ynez Valley. The home was lovely and spacious and had everything we needed.The location was ideal for traveling to the beautiful little towns of Solvang, Buellton, Ballard and Los Olivos and sampling lovely wines from the wineries we visited.California Dreaming is truly "a little slice of paradise" if you are heading to the Santa Ynez Valley.Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

I highly recommending staying here! Very quiet and peaceful. Home is beautiful with gorgeous views Kris had excellent communicationWe will definitely be back ! Thank you Kris
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!!

We loved everything about our stay here - the house and area are truly perfection! Really smart layout and beautiful view. This home was the cleanest VRBO we’ve ever stayed in and had everything you could possibly need. The only thing we didn’t like was having to leave. Can’t wait to get back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home in a perfect location

Very comfortable home for our family of six. We spent the holidays here and had everything we needed to cook big meals at the house. The location is great! We enjoyed exploring Solvang during the Christmas week. It’s also an easy drive to Santa Barbara for day trips.The owner is super accommodating and even brought over kitchen tools for specialty baking.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

November Getaway

This home is in a beautiful quiet country location not far from wineries and towns with restaurants. It’s a very relaxing place to stay to get away from the hustle and bustle
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G., Marina del Rey, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, well equipped, gorgeous scenery

My family had an amazing stay at Kris's property. We were so impressed by how clean and well-stocked Kris's place was - especially the kitchen. It was a peaceful, quiet location and the views were gorgeous overlooking the vineyards and hills. The grill was a great bonus and the spacious kitchen was perfect to cook in after a long, wonderful day of wine tasting. Our only wish is that we booked a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine getaway

This home is lovely- very quiet location, nice setup and very convenient to Solvang and Los Olivos. Just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Wine Tasting Getaway

Great property for two or three couples. Lovely views of the hillsides and vineyard next door. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Getaway

We found this wonderful house looking for a getaway for my wife's birthday. The picture and description sparked our interest but when we saw the other photos we knew it was a good possibility for us. We did this almost at the last moment and all the other available houses were either more expensive or not nearly as nice so we went for it. The directions given were explicit but a bit different due to other properties along the driveway to this house. With the great directions I went to a map satellite program and saw exactly what Kris was saying and made the drive up the hill seem like I had already been there...very easy. We were thrilled with the property, the pond, and the house which was packed full of everything to make our stay wonderful. We will definitely have this property on our return list to the area, a great fine away from the busy areas and among some wonderful nearby shopping and wineries.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to relax in open space

We were there for a weekend wedding, and our schedule was full for all three days. We did not get chance to enjoy the place. But it is a great place to stay with family and friend and relax next to vineyard. Beds were firm and comfortable (important for me), everything were clean and organized. Definitely I will book again to enjoy without rushing in and out. Rahim
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinton T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Escape

Great property for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Wine Trip

This is our 4th year staying at this beautiful home which is in a terrific wine country location with the perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura w., Westlake Village

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house

Amazing homey stay! Kitchen is stocked, beautiful view, very clean! Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024